Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Valentean Burai and Seraphina Kackritta barely escaped the grip of chaos. Only by working together were these two life long soul mates able to combat the greatest threat the world of Terra has ever known.

But when they find themselves separated, with the entire world turned against them, both princess and animus warrior must battle not only the forces of chaos and darkness that seek to end their world, but their own crippling doubts and fears.

Valentean must also face the horrifying truth of himself. He is one of the last surviving members of the Rosinanti race, and holds within him world-destroying power, and the unwanted uncontrollable ability to transform into a fearsome dragon.

The struggle of man vs beast is not limited to the battlefield. Valentean will wage that war internally, within the confines of his own conflicted heart.

The Rosinanti Dragons are no more. Since their extinction nearly one thousand years ago these primal powerhouses have fallen into the obscurity of history’s forgotten lore. In that time, humans have come to dominate the world of Terra, peacefully ignorant to one horrifying truth: ancient evil stirs around them, waiting to reclaim its lost world. For Valentean Burai, animus warrior of the kingdom of Kackritta, the details surrounding humanity’s victory over the Rosinanti are more than just a history lesson. The long-buried mysteries of this archaic conflict may hold the answers that he has so desperately sought regarding his own past. As the awful truth of the Rosinanti’s supposed demise comes to light, Valentean must stand together with Seraphina, a magically gifted princess, to embark upon a mission to maintain order and light throughout Terra. Only together can these two lifelong friends face down the resurgence of the Rosinanti legacy, and combat the greatest threat their world has ever known.

Rosinanti: The Decimation of Casid (A Rosinanti Novella, Volume 1.5)

By Kevin J. Kessler

Genre: Fantasy Action Adventure

58 pages

While an entire world away, men turn into dragons and ancient magic ignites the air, Casid lived on in peaceful ignorance. This tiny village and its people existed outside of the conflict which threatened to swallow Terra, until the day chaos itself landed upon its shores.

Now, one lone warrior seeks to protect his family, his friends, and the woman he loves as demons rise from the flames to burneverything he has ever loved to ash. This man is no god, no fundamental force of nature. He is simply a man, alone against the fury of chaos.

Casid will be decimated, consumed by the same blaze which threatens to overtake all of Terra. But what will rise from the ashes of this once perfect haven, forged in the fires of tragedy and loss, might become the most fearsome opponent the darkness has ever known.

Kevin J. Kessler lives in Orlando Florida, where he owns the White Dragon Podcast Network, which puts out weekly podcasts on a variety of topics from Walt Disney World, to movies, television, comic books, video games and more.

A lifelong geek, Kessler can often be found at the many theme parks and local attractions in Orlando.

He developed the story for Rosinanti as a sophomore in high school, sixteen years before the book’s release.

Since an early age, Kessler has been an avid reader, often found lost within the magical worlds found within the pages of fantasy novels.

"It was always my dream to create such a world of my very own," he said. "Even as a kid when my friends would want to play Power Rangers or X-Men, I would always create a new Ranger or Mutant rather than portray an established character. There is power in creativity! Creativity breeds creation!"

Monday, May 22, 2017

Review

In the second installment of the Andy Karan series, The
Girl Who Loved A Pirate, author Kulpreet Yadav delves into the abysmal depths
of piracy and drug cartels. The story begins with the Pirate of the World who
wants to quit a life of crime and settle down with Dao-Ming, the woman he
loves. Unfortunately for him, his final mission fails. With his arrest
ends the reign of terror that lasted ten years in the Malacca Strait. Locked
up in a high security jail in Malaysia, the Pirate of the World longs to be
reunited with his lover even when he is days away from his execution.

The setting of the novel is the high seas, off the Indian
coast, where a North Korean Ship called Ocean King is on its way to a port in
Iran with a secret cargo. The mission is to hijack the ship and its cargo along
with the Brazilian captain and the Filipino crew. The captured pirate and the
Indian security forces team up to prevent this shipment.

In a parallel storyline, Andy Karan, an undercover spy from
a top secret agency, is sent off on a mission to Goa to avenge his colleague’s
murder by drug dealers and to crack the case his friend had been pursuing
before getting murdered.

For the uninitiated, Andy Karan made his debut with
‘Catching The Departed.’ A seeker of truth and justice, he is forever fighting
the demons of his birth and fate. He is the star investigator of New Delhi
Today magazine by the day and an undercover agent working for the Indian government
as and when deemed fit.

The author intertwines the two plots seamlessly when in
exchange for the pirate’s freedom, the Indian intelligence, along with their
Malaysian counterparts, intends to use the pirate’s expertise for the greater
good of the world. Andy, of course, heads the mission.

Kulpreet has written, well and capably, a story that is
largely narrative, if full of nice twists and turns. The richly detailed account makes for a cinematic
feel with well fleshed out characters to watch out for. There is just the right
dose of thrill and anticipation. The ethical dilemmas of the characters
involved are crisply conveyed which is oftentimes neglected by authors.

The Girl Who Loved A Pirate is a first-rate crime story that
gets inside the shadowy—and astoundingly average—world of spooks, moles, and
ops.

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About the Author

Kulpreet Yadav is a bestselling author, motivational
speaker and Founder-Editor of Open Road Review, South Asia's
leading online literature and culture magazine. Kulpreet’s novel, The
Girl Who Loved a Pirate, is India’s first thriller based on marine piracy &
hijacking. Passionate about creative writing, Kulpreet also mentors aspiring
writers at schools and colleges and has spoken at many literary festivals in
India & abroad. An ex-armed forces officer, his latest novel, The
Girl Who Loved a Spy, was launched in 2016.

I'd like to thank the author for letting me review the book.
I do hope you end up liking the book when you read it. Thank you so much for
stopping by, and happy reading!

* I received a review copy
from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Kink, mayhem, disaster... You never know what's next when on tour with these guys.

Warning: For those 18 and over only. Definitely not suitable for all readers. Proceed with caution

Blurb:

Wicked End travels the world without caring what anyone thinks of their antics. Their North American tour is anything but typical. Girls are not allowed to stay on the tour bus for good reason. All of them did not do exclusive relationships and most thought women were made to be shared. Little did they know a hurricane would blow Mackenzie back into their lives and nothing would be the same again.

♪♪🎸WICKED END BOOK 1🎸♪♪

A Rockstar Romance set in the World of Triple Threat.

Brandon Knight plays lead guitar for the world-famous rock band, Wicked End. His life is chaotic 90% of the time. The only time he feels content is when he meets up with his longtime friend and lover, Mackenzie. It was never supposed to turn into a romance.

Mackenzie Winters has a career in the stressful realm of Wall Street. She lives on the edge in every aspect of her life. However, something is missing. Something she thought she never wanted, and only Brandon can give it to her.

A devastating hurricane forces them to spend every waking minute together for two weeks, while Wicked End is on tour. The pull becomes stronger every day. They both yearn to admit their feelings beyond their friends with benefits arrangement. Can they find a way before it’s too late? See how it turns out in the first book in the Wicked End series.

An accident brings reality crashing down on rock star and lead guitarist Brandon Knight. Fear and jealousy plagues him, sometimes out of control. It brings him and Mackenzie closer, yet it makes him regret promises he has made. He suddenly makes a decision that affects everyone, without consulting his bandmates, who are not happy in the least.

Mackenzie Winters knows where her relationship with Brandon is headed until their lives are rocked by a close call. Then she realizes her heart is his in every way. His fear drives her to need more freedom, although she is not ready. It does not turn out the way she had hoped and could incite violence in the future.

Can Brandon overcome the feelings that can tear them apart? Will Mackenzie accept Brandon’s need to defend her? How will they both deal with the repercussions? Book two of the Wicked End series will give you those answers and more.

Brandon Knight rejoins Wicked End’s tour days before they meet up with the band Gasoline. Besides his urge to settle a score, he misses his girlfriend, Mackenzie, immensely. Where she is concerned, he has his mind set on marriage. All he needs to do is convince her that she can handle it.

Mackenzie Winters is happy the two-week separation is over. She plans to meet up with the band multiple times on that leg of the tour. This time around, Brandon keeps her close and she appreciates it. When he decides to take it a step further, she freaks out big time.

Things have changed for the better for most of the Wicked End rockers. Can they keep their private lives private while the tour continues? Will Brandon blow the best thing he ever had? Can the band handle the fallout of another pending disaster? Find out in the third part of the Wicked End series.

Brandon Knight, lead guitarist for the rock band Wicked End, has his girl back and they are as solid as ever. The move to Florida is complicated, but he is willing to sacrifice for love. When Mackenzie agrees to go to California with him for their recording sessions, he is ecstatic.

Mackenzie Winters is grateful for Brandon’s forgiveness and never-ending love. Her life changed more than she ever thought possible. It wasn’t easy to let fear and control go so they could just live their lives. She is excited to see the band in the studio and stay with his trusted bandmates. What she didn’t expect was to fall further in love and toss her vision of the future to the wind.

The pressure of recording a new album on the heels of their last release has the entire band in a tailspin. Can the band stay together after exposure throws their fans into an online battle? Can Brandon and Makenzie take a step into the unknown, or is she still terrified of the consequences? Book four will show you just how close this band is.

♪✯♪✮¸.•Find Prelude To A Wicked Wedding in Get Rocked in Vegas Boxed Set¸.•✮♪✯♪

Brandon Knight, lead guitarist of the rock band Wicked End, is thrilled to have his fiancé, Mackenzie, on tour with him. Being chosen to play at Get Rocked! In Vegas is a dream come true for him and his band. The weekend will be filled with great music and sexual fun. He wouldn’t have it any other way.

Mackenzie Winters is excited that they will have an entire weekend to explore Las Vegas and each other. She is anxious about their upcoming wedding, so she needs the escape. She wants nothing more than to marry Brandon, but planning a big event when neither of them have actual family to share it with, is tough.

In this Wicked End novella, you will get a taste of all the band members. Each has a plan for the weekend. Nothing goes the way they expect, but then again, why would they on this wild and wicked ride!

Wicked End: Kink, mayhem, disaster... You never know what's next when on tour with Brandon, Scott, Austin, Chico and Jake.

Author Bio:

Bella Jeanisse lives for rock music. Addicted to concerts, Avenged Sevenfold, fictional rockers, and blasting music in the car, she can’t get enough. After her father turned her on to Queen, there was no going back. Of course, it didn’t stop there. Playing guitar became a pastime, which didn’t turn into a career… until she started to pen her fantasies and publish them.

Originally from Brooklyn, New York City, she grew up with access to clubs like L’Amour and CBGBs, hung out in Greenwich Village, as well as had plenty of friends in bands. No wonder rockers stayed on her mind. Bringing her ideas to life was a long time coming.

She is now living near Tampa, FL with 3 kids and 2 grandkids, as a single mom. Her family supports her writing even when it seems to take up more time than they feel is necessary. Can’t stop the muse, ya know!

Besides erotic rock star romances, Bella also writes about wild bikers, hot college men and more.

Saturday, May 6, 2017

Ambitious 22-year-old Lexie Waters is intent on taking the advertising world by storm. When she’s offered the soon to be open position she’s been vying for at a swanky advertising agency, there’s only one last summer separating her from dreams of corporate success. Still bitter from catching her boyfriend cheating, she heads out for a night of fun to see her favorite band, Devil’s Garden, but fun turns into utter embarrassment when she insults the enticingly confident lead singer, Van Sinclair. Van is intrigued by Lexie’s ability to resist his charm and secretly obtains her cell number. Shocked but eager to get to know this captivating rocker, Lexie accepts Van’s invitation to see his next show, which requires an overnight stay. The overwhelming feelings that follow take them both by surprise, and with two months left before starting her sought after new position, Lexie joins the tour. As she’s catapulted into the world of groupies and wild parties, she questions Van’s commitment to her. So what happens at summer’s end when time runs out?

One night stands.
Career-driven Ali Whitman, never dreamed of having one, until she finds herself waking up next to a handsome tattooed man she knows nothing about. After celebrating her promotion to field reporter at Entertainment Rocks! magazine, she breaks her number one rule - to focus on work without the distraction of the opposite sex.

Rules.

Tyler Young lives by his own set. As bassist for Devil’s Garden, he exudes sexual energy and lives for the moment; no strings attached, no regrets, and no looking back.

When the two are brought face to face during an interview it goes sour, sparking a string of disasters. As their feelings for each other grow, they find themselves living by a new set of rules, but demons from the past haunt their new found love. Is it possible to crawl from the ashes of the aftermath or will it all go down in flames?

Small town real estate agent Holly Clifford is counting the seconds until she pays off the debt incurred from caring for her sick mother and can move out of Hilldale Vermont forever. After forfeiting her college scholarship to law school to be at her mother's side, she obtained her real estate license and took a position at Trust Reality. Nick Shaw is on the path to victory. As a high school football hero turned rookie star wide receiver of the newest NFL team, the Iowa Talons, success is all he knows. But sometimes there's things fame and money can't buy. When Nick returns to Hilldale, he puts an offer on a lakeside mansion up for sale by Trust Reality and turns Holly's life upside down. Can she stay on track and resist Nick's charm or will she be blitzed by Hilldale's football hero this Christmas?

Straight-laced 19-year-old Brooke Powers has two goals: First, avoid the party scene and all the drama and disaster that go along with it. Second, focus on attaining her Marketing and Business degrees. When her roommate begs her to attend a fraternity party she reluctantly obliges, but gets more than she bargained for when she meets enticingly charismatic fraternity brother, Dean Parker. After a mishap causes her to wake up in the worst possible place she can imagine, she vows to stay away from anything or anyone fraternity related. Staying away from Dean is a daily battle, one she's slowly losing. When her feelings conjure up old demons from the past, her strategically planned future turns into chaos. Brooke is desperate to keep herself on track. Will Dean be her downfall or is he exactly what she needs?

Romance author by night, pharmacist by day, Amy Gale loves rock music and the feel of sand between her toes. She attended Wilkes University where she graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. In addition to writing, she enjoys baking, scary movies, rock concerts, and reading books at the beach. She lives in the lush forest of Northeastern Pennsylvania with her husband, six cats, and golden retriever.